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Two particles having masses of 2 kg and 3 kg are moving along the same straight line with velocities of `3 ms^(-1) and 6 ms^(-1)` respectively. Calculate the speed of centre of mass of system if particles are moving in
(a) same direction. (b) in opposite direction.

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To solve the problem of finding the speed of the center of mass of two particles with given masses and velocities, we will follow these steps: ### Given Data: - Mass of particle 1 (m1) = 2 kg - Velocity of particle 1 (v1) = 3 m/s - Mass of particle 2 (m2) = 3 kg - Velocity of particle 2 (v2) = 6 m/s ...
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